While most people know that glass is fragile and needs special handling when shipped, they may not realize that ceramics can be even more fragile. Ceramics appear more heavy duty, especially when made from stoneware; however they are easy to…
Chocolates are often the chosen gift for shipping to friends and family or even to clients as a thank you. Unfortunately, if your recipients are overseas, you may have to choose an alternative. Food items are banned from shipping across…
As the fall weather gets cooler and the fall and winter holidays approach, many people are thinking about gifts to ship to friends and family within the country and overseas. One of the most common gifts for winter holidays is…
If you have a package that is shipping outside of the country, then you are required to fill out customs paperwork before it ships. Customs paperwork is required for all packages that ship or you cannot send them. There is…
With the fourth quarter here, both businesses and individuals increase their number and size of shipments inside the United States and overseas. With so many packages moving in various modes of transportation, it is important to ensure that shipments are…
If you live outside the United States, but receive a lot of mail including letters and packages from the U.S., hiring a U.S. purchasing and shipping agent can save money. An agent based in the United States can often order…
If you ship glass containers or art pieces on a regular basis, then you are likely aware that standard shipping boxes are not enough to keep it from being broken during shipment. Standard packaging can cause glass to break, shatter…
Shipping products via an international carrier possesses certain risks that national carriers don't. Products that are sent overseas must be shipped using carriers that have access to international ports. These carriers know the laws for each port and what precautions…
Shipping products around the world can be a costly endeavor. Using an international carrier to plan the logistics and help determine the most affordable means of shipment can be a godsend. Transportation companies that deal with other countries and international…
Fruit baskets, desserts and chocolates make lovely gifts for any occasion, but it is important to take care when shipping them during warm summer months. Most perishables do not last well in heat and humidity and unless the delivery company…
